Olympus C-170, D-425 Advanced Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

C-170 D-425

Advanced Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your

new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before

taking important photographs.

In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update

or modify information contained in this manual.

Detailed explanations of all the functions for getting the most out of your camera.

Basic Operation

Shooting

Playing Back

Printing

Online Pictures

Camera Settings

Troubleshooting

How to use this manual

(Indications used in this manual

A sample page is shown below to explain how to read the instructions in this manual. Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures. See the reference pages for further details on how to use the buttons or menus.

Indicates either shooting mode or playback mode. g“How to use the shooting button and playback button” (P. 8), “Shooting mode/Playback mode notation” (P. 10)

Select the menus in the order indicated by . g“How to use the menus” (P. 15), “Menu notation” (P. 17)

Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. g“Selecting a language” (P. 51)

This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual.

Note

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

TIPS

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.

Reference pages describing details or associated information.

(Basic and Advanced Manuals

The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document).

Basic Manual

Advanced Manual

This manual helps you get used to the camera. It gives you easy-tofollow explanations on how to take pictures and view them.

This manual introduces you to the camera’s many functions after you have mastered the basics. It will help you to use the camera’s capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun!

Composition of the manual

You’ll find important points for getting the most out of your camera here. Read this part before taking pictures.

From shooting basics to handy picture-taking functions.

To view, and sort the pictures you have taken.

Settings to make your camera easier to use.

To print the pictures you have taken.

To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. How to use OLYMPUS Master.

Troubleshooting. For when you want to know the names of parts, see a list of menus, or find what you are looking for.

Table of Contents

Basic operation

Tips before you start taking pictures

Shooting

Playback

Useful functions

Printing pictures

Connecting the camera to a computer

Appendix

Miscellaneous

P. 4

P. 7

P. 18

P. 29

P. 41

P. 50

P. 56

P. 72

P. 88

P. 104

The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to check it out.

Table of Contents

How to use this manual....................................................................... 2

Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3

1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7

How to use the shooting button and playback button ......................... 8

How to use the mode dial.................................................................. 11

How to use the direct buttons............................................................ 12

Using the direct buttons .............................................................. 14

How to use the menus ...................................................................... 15

Using the menus ......................................................................... 16

2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - -18

Holding the camera ........................................................................... 19

If correct focus cannot be obtained................................................... 20

How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 20

Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 21

Record pictures .......................................................................... 22

Still picture record modes............................................................ 22

Movie record modes.................................................................... 23

Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 23

To change the record mode........................................................ 24

Recording pictures ............................................................................ 25

Relationship between the internal memory and the card............ 25

Using a card (optional) ...................................................................... 26

Card basics ................................................................................. 26

Inserting a card ........................................................................... 26

3 Shooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29

Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation....................... 30

Zooming in on a distant subject ........................................................ 32

Taking close-up pictures (macro) ................................................ 33

Flash shooting .............................................................................. 34

Recording movies ....................................................................... 36

Self-timer shooting ..................................................................... 37

Panorama shooting........................................................................... 38

Adjusting picture brightness (exposure compensation) .............. 40

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4 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -41

Playing back still pictures .................................................................. 42

Selecting the number of pictures .......................................... 43

Slideshow ............................................................................ 43

Picture rotation ...................................................................... 44

Playing back movies ................................................................... 45

Protecting pictures ...................................................................... 46

Erasing pictures .................................................................... 47

Single-frame erase ................................................................ 47

All-frame erase .................................................................... 48

Formatting ......................................................................................... 49

5 Useful functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -50

Selecting a language .............................................................. 51

Setting the date and time .......................................................... 52

Resetting the settings to the default (RESET) .................................. 53

Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP) .............................................. 54

Setting the time period to switch to the sleep mode (SLEEP)........... 55

Checking the image processing functions (PIXEL MAPPING) ......... 55

6 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56

Direct printing (PictBridge) ................................................................ 57

Using the direct printing function................................................. 57

Connecting the camera to a printer............................................. 58

Printing pictures .......................................................................... 59

Easy printing ............................................................................... 59

Print mode ................................................................................... 60

Print order mode ......................................................................... 63

Exiting direct printing ................................................................... 65

If an error code is displayed ........................................................ 66

Print settings (DPOF) .................................................................. 67

How to make print reservations .................................................. 67

All-frame reservation ............................................................ 69

Single-frame reservation ....................................................... 70

Resetting print reservation data ............................................ 71

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7 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - -72

Flow................................................................................................... 73

Using OLYMPUS Master .................................................................. 74

What is OLYMPUS Master?........................................................ 74

Installing OLYMPUS Master ....................................................... 75

Connecting the camera to a computer .............................................. 79

Starting up OLYMPUS Master .......................................................... 80

Displaying camera images on a computer ........................................ 82

Downloading and saving images ................................................ 82

Viewing still pictures and movies ...................................................... 84

Printing pictures ................................................................................ 85

To download and save images to a computer without using

OLYMPUS Master....................................................................... 87

8 Appendix- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 88

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 89

Error codes.................................................................................. 89

Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 90

Camera care ..................................................................................... 96

AC adapter (optional)........................................................................ 97

Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 98

Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 102

9 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 104

Menu list.......................................................................................... 105

List of factory default settings.......................................................... 106

Modes and shooting functions ........................................................ 107

Names of parts................................................................................ 108

Camera ..................................................................................... 108

Monitor indications .................................................................... 110

Index ............................................................................................... 112

1 Basic operation

Basic operation

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Being able to use the buttons effectively is important for operating the digital camera. Just display a menu on the monitor and use the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize yourself with the buttons and menus before reading the explanations of the various functions.

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For close up photography.

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How to use the shooting button and playback button

This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Shooting mode is for taking pictures and making shooting settings, whereas playback mode is for displaying pictures you have taken. To switch between the two modes, use l and k. Press k to turn the camera on in playback mode.

(Turning the camera on in shooting mode.

Slide the power switch to ON.

• The camera turns on in shooting mode. You are ready to take pictures.

Basic operation

To turn the camera off…

→ Slide the power switch to OFF. The lens barrier closes, and the monitor and

(Lens barrier opens (Monitor turns on (Orange lamp lights

Shooting button (l)

Power switch

orange lamp turn off.

Playback button (k)

To enable playback mode…

→ Press k. The lens barrier remains open and playback mode is enabled. Press

l to return to shooting mode.

How to use the shooting button and playback button

(Turning the camera on in playback mode.

When the power switch is OFF, press k.

• The camera turns on in playback mode.

Playback button (k)

(Lens barrier remains closed (Monitor turns on

(Green lamp lights(Power switch is OFF

To turn the camera off…

→ Press k. The monitor and green lamp turn off.

To enable shooting mode…

→ Slide the power switch to ON. The lens barrier opens and shooting mode is

enabled. Press k to return to playback mode. The lens barrier remains open.

Shooting button (l)

Note

• When the camera is turned on, sometimes the monitor flashes before displaying the picture. This is not a malfunction.

Basic operation

How to use the shooting button and playback button

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(Switching between shooting mode and playback mode

When the power switch is ON, press l, k, or the shutter button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.

To take pictures

(shooting mode)

Press k.

To playback

(playback mode)

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The subject is displayed

• on the monitor.

•

The orange lamp lights.

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Press l or the

shutter button.

• The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor.

• The green lamp lights.

Shooting mode/Playback mode notation

In this manual, the following icons indicate the camera mode necessary for using functions.

Indicates shooting mode. The orange lamp next to l is lit.

Indicates playback mode. The green lamp next to k is lit.

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How to use the mode dial

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This camera is capable of taking still pictures and movies. Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. When the mode dial is set to a mode, the explanation for that mode is displayed on the monitor.

PROGRAM AUTO

For auto shootin with adjustable contro

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Mode dial

(About the mode dial

P Suitable for general situations.

h Takes pictures in full auto.

i Suitable for taking portrait-style pictures. k Suitable for taking your subject in front of a landscape. l Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes.

z Suitable for taking pictures at night.

j Suitable for taking moving subjects. o Suitable for taking self-portraits.

q Suitable for taking pictures on a sunny beach or snowfield.

n Records movies.

Basic operation

TIPS

• For details of each mode, see “Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation” (P.30).

• You can change the mode dial before and after turning the camera on.

How to use the direct buttons

The buttons that can be used in shooting mode and playback mode differ.

(Direct buttons in shooting mode

Basic operation

k (Playback) button gP. 10

The camera switches to playback mode.

j button gP. 15

The shooting mode menu is displayed.

n (Flash mode) button gP. 34

This function is for selecting the flash mode.

p button gP. 53

This function resets all settings to the factory default settings.

m (Self-timer) button gP. 37

The self-timer switches on/off.

o (Macro) button gP. 33

Macro mode switches on/off.

(Direct buttons in playback mode

l (Shooting) button gP. 10

The camera switches to shooting mode (when the power switch is ON).

j button gP. 15

The playback mode menu is displayed.

S (Erase) button gP. 47

This function erases displayed pictures.

How to use the direct buttons

Basic operation

How to use the direct buttons

Using the direct buttons

Basic functions can be easily operated using the direct buttons. Use the arrow pad and i to make settings. Follow the buttons displayed on the screen to select and

make each setting. How to set the flash mode using n is shown below.

1 Press n in shooting mode.

• The flash mode selection screen is displayed.

Basic operation

FLASH MODE

AUTO

SELECT

2 Press [\ to select a flash mode.

FLASH MODE

AUTO

SELECT

3 Press i.

• The camera is ready to shoot.

Current setting

Operating guide

Selected setting

How to use the menus

The menu is displayed on the monitor when j is pressed with the camera on. This menu is used to make all camera settings. The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ.

Press j.

Shooting mode menu Playback mode menu

Indicates menu page 1 out of 3.

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Press j to exit the menu, and the camera is ready to shoot.

BACKUP

Press j to exit the menu and return to playback mode.

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Basic operation

How to use the menus

Using the menus

Use the arrow pad and i to select and set menu items. Follow the buttons displayed on the menu screen and use the arrow pad to make settings.

How to use the menus using screens from shooting mode is shown below.

Ex: Setting the [SLEEP] function

1 Press j.

• The menu is displayed.

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2 Press [\ to select the setting, and press i or ].

• Unavailable settings cannot be selected.

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ENGLISH

SLEEP

MEMORY FORMAT PIXEL MAPPING

30SEC

EXITEXIT

Selected setting

3 Press [\ to change the setting, and press i or ^.

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30SEC

SLEEP

MEMORY FORMAT PIXEL MAPPING

1MIN

3MIN

10MIN

EXITEXIT

Selected setting

4 Press j.

• The menu closes, and the camera is ready to shoot.

How to use the menus

TIPS

• Settings made in the menu are saved even if the camera is turned off.

• Menu items common to both shooting mode and playback mode apply to the same setting, and the setting can be made from either mode.

Menu notation

In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows.

• Ex: Steps 1 and 2 of setting the [SLEEP] function

j [SLEEP] i

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2 Tips before you start taking pictures

SHQ

SQ2

Tips before you start taking pictures

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Your pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the mode dial to h or P and pressing the shutter button. But occasionally, you can’t focus on your subject or the picture doesn’t come out the way you want… Just knowing which button to press or which setting to change can help you solve these problems. And did you know that by selecting an image size according to how you plan to use the pictures afterwards, you can store more pictures? These are just some of the hints provided in this chapter.

Online applications

Printing applications

Ideas

SHQ

SQ2

Holding the camera

Sometimes when you look at a picture you have taken, the contours of the subject are blurred. This is often caused by movement of the camera at the precise moment that the shutter button is pressed.

Picture where subject is not clearly defined

To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Tips before you start taking pictures

If correct focus cannot be obtained

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The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame. If this happens, the simplest solution is to use the focus lock.

How to focus (focus lock)

1 Position the AF target mark on

the subject you want to focus on.

• When shooting a hard-to-focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on an object about the same distance away as the subject.

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AF target mark

2 Press the shutter button halfway

Tips before you start taking pictures

until the green lamp lights.

• When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights.

• When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

3 Keeping the shutter button

Shutter button

Green lamp

pressed halfway, recompose your shot.

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4 Press the shutter button fully.

If correct focus cannot be obtained

Shutter button

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly.

The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.

Subject with low contrast

The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.

Subjects at different distances

In these cases, focus (focus lock) on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture.

Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame

Fast-moving subject

Subject without vertical lines

The subject is not in the center of the frame

Tips before you start taking pictures

Record pictures

You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a computer, website editing, etc.). For information on the image sizes for each record mode and memory capacity, see the table on P. 23.

Still picture record modes

Record mode depicts the image size and compression rate of pictures you wish to

record. Pictures are made from thousands of dots (pixels). If a picture with relatively few pixels is enlarged, it looks like a mosaic. A picture with many pixels is denser and clearer, but requires a larger file size (data size), decreasing the number of pictures that can be saved. Increasing the compression rate reduces the file size, but makes the pictures appear grainy.

Picture with high number of pixels

Picture with low number of pixels

Tips before you start taking pictures

Image becomes clearer

Application

Select according

to print size

For small-sized

prints and websites

Image size becomes larger

Image size

Compression

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1600 × 1200 – SQ1

640 × 480 – SQ2

Low

compression

High

compression

Image size

The number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. Save your pictures in a large image size to get clearer prints.

Compression

Image data is compressed and recorded. The higher the compression, the less clear the image will be.

Record pictures

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Movie record modes

Movies are recorded in Motion-JPEG format.

Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time

Still pictures

Record mode Image size

SHQ 2288 × 1712 4 11

HQ 2288 × 1712 14 32 SQ1 1600 × 1200 27 64 SQ2 640 × 480 144 331

Movies

Record mode Image size

HQ 320 × 240 (30 frames/sec.) 20 sec. 48 sec.

SQ 320 × 240 (15 frames/sec.) 41 sec. 96 sec.

TIPS

• When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen varies depending on the computer’s monitor setting. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of 1,024 × 768 fills the screen if you set the picture to 1× when the monitor setting is 1,024 × 768. However, if the monitor setting is over 1,024 × 768 (such as 1,280 × 1,024), the picture only takes up part of the screen.

Number of storable still pictures

Internal

memory

Remaining recording time (sec.)

Internal

memory

Card (Using a

32 MB card)

Card (Using a

32 MB card)

Tips before you start taking pictures

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Number of storable still pictures

Remaining recording time

Record pictures

Note

• The number of storable still pictures and movie recording times listed in the table are approximate.

• The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.

To change the record mode

j [K] i g “How to use the menus” (P. 15)

1 Select a record mode from

[SHQ], [HQ], [SQ1] and [SQ2].

Tips before you start taking pictures

For movies, select a record mode from [HQ] and [SQ].

2 Press i.

•Press j to exit the menu.

SHQ

SQ1 SQ2 640

SELECT

For still pictures

SELECT

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1600 1200

320 240

For movies

480

30fps

15fps

Recording pictures

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Pictures taken are stored in the internal memory. You can also use an optional xD-Picture Card (referred to as “card” in this manual) to store pictures. The card has greater capacity than the internal memory, and so, is able to store more pictures. The card is convenient, for example, when you are traveling and you want to take a lot of pictures.

(Internal memory basics

The internal memory corresponds to the film of a normal camera for recording pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored in the internal memory can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a computer. The internal memory cannot be replaced or removed from the camera.

Relationship between the internal memory and the card

The monitor displays which memory (internal or card) is being used for shooting and displaying images.

Shooting mode Playback mode

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Current memory

Tips before you start taking pictures

Monitor

indications

Stores to the internal memory. Plays the pictures stored in the

[IN]

[xD]

• The internal memory and the card cannot be used at the same time.

• When the card is inserted, the internal memory is disabled. To use the internal memory, remove the card.

• You can copy all the image data stored in the internal memory to a card. g“Copying pictures to a card (BACKUP)” (P. 54)

Stores to the card. Plays the pictures stored on the

Shooting mode Playback mode

internal memory.

card.

Using a card (optional)

An optional card is available for this camera.

Card basics

The card corresponds to the film of a normal camera for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a computer.

Using a card with larger capacity increases the number of images you can record.

c Index area

You can use this space to write the contents of the card.

d Contact area

The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card.

Compatible cards

• xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB)

Note

• This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. g“Formatting” (P. 49)

Tips before you start taking pictures

Inserting a card

1 Make sure the camera is turned

off.

• The monitor is off.

• The green lamp and the orange lamp on the camera are off.

• The lens barrier is closed.

Monitor

Orange lamp

Green lamp

2 Slide the battery compartment/

card cover in the direction of A, and then lift it in the direction of B.

• Use the ball of your finger to slide the

cover. Do not use your fingernail as this could result in injury.

(Inserting the card

Using a card (optional)

Battery compartment/ Card cover

Tips before you start taking pictures

3 Face the card the correct way

and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration.

• Insert the card while keeping it straight.

• The card stops with a click when it is

inserted all the way.

• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an

angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.

• If the card is not inserted all the way,

data may not be written to the card.

Notch

Index area

The position of the card inserted correctly

Using a card (optional)

(Removing the card

3 Push the card all the way in and

release slowly.

• The card protrudes slightly and stops.

Caution

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

• Grasp the card and remove.

4 Close the battery compartment/

Tips before you start taking pictures

card cover down onto the batteries in the direction of C, and then slide the cover in the direction of D.

• Do not force the battery compartment/ card cover if it is difficult to shut. Close the cover, press down firmly on the mark, and push in the direction of D.

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A professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects the type of film according to the subject. With a digital camera, you don’t need to learn how to make difficult settings. Your camera will adjust the settings for you! All you have to do is choose a scene mode according to whether you are taking a landscape, a night scene, a portrait-style image or whatever, and the camera will set the best exposure and coloration. There’s nothing to it - just press the shutter button!

PROGRAM AUTO

For auto shootin

AUT

For complete aut shootin

with adjustable contro

MOVI

For recording movie

LANDSCAP

For shooting landscape

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NIGHT SCEN

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Selecting a shooting mode according to the situation

Use the mode dial to switch between shooting modes before taking pictures. You can take pictures with the optimum settings by setting the mode dial according to the shooting conditions or purpose.

(Shooting mode

P Program Auto/h Auto

Suitable for general situations. The camera automatically uses settings that captures the scene in its natural colors. You can set other functions such as flash as desired.

•In P mode, the brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted.

•In h mode, you cannot use exposure compensation or panorama.

i Portrait

Suitable for taking a portrait-style shot of a person. This mode is optimum for reproducing silky skin tones.

Shooting

k Landscape+Portrait

Suitable for taking pictures of both your subject and the landscape. The picture is taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape.

l Landscape

Suitable for taking pictures of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are vividly reproduced in this mode, it is excellent for shooting natural scenery.

z Night Scene

Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in P mode, the lack of light will result in a dark picture with only dots of light. In the Night Scene shooting mode, the true appearance of the street is captured. Since the shutter speed is slow, make sure that you stabilize the camera by using a tripod.

j Sports

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without blurring. Even fastmoving subjects appear to be stationary.

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